Crowdfunding a device that doesn't bring anything new to the table (besides REAL WOOD!!!) will be tough... The only thing they have going for them that can maybe help them succeed is the Atari name, but I'm not holding my breath.

Part of me wants to jump on the Ataribox train.Another part of me remembers how relieved I was when I didn't jump on the Ouya train, and witnessed it crash not long after. Might just be that again (except with some guaranteed retro fun).

tepples wrote:

Steam Machines (vaporware)

Useless but humorous comment: I stared at this for quite some time and kept wondering what about a steam machine makes you think of vaporwave.

If it actually *provides* a full-featured PC experience, it should maybe not be compared to retro boxes and consoles only (even though the atari brand is closely assiociated with gaming), but also mac minis and mini workstations like this one.

You normally don't do serious work from your living room screen/tv, though, and i doubt it will be built to handle more than surfing, streaming and using apps/gadgets, besides playing old/indie games...

Then the choice is:-pc of choice for 200-240 euros + 10 euros for atari vault.-this atari box for 210-250 euros.

If it's possible to get an old mac mini with 2gb RAM for that price or less, then the remaining sell point is really just the form factor. Intel's NUC:s are a bit more expensive than that from what i can see.

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